Z Krewe Inc

Perpetuating the spirit of Mardi Gras, promoting tourism, business, and increased hotel accommodations for the City of Galveston by holding a combined Krewe Royalty Coronation and costume/formal ball for members and public. Occurs once a year, approximately three weeks before Fat Tuesday. Estimated number of attendees is 160. Estimated Krewe volunteer hours is 200.

Holding a 0.5K run for adults and children to raise funds for the Galveston Food Bank. Approximately 360 volunteer hours spent on function.

Perpetuating the spirit of Mardi Gras with increased tourism and business for the City of Galveston through organizing or participating in various parades. These parades occur for five during the Mardi Gras season, along the Galveston Seawall, downtown Galveston and Texas City. Members supply their own beads to throw to the crowd. Crowd numbers are estimated at 20,000. Estimated 520 volunteer manhours from the Krewe are involved.

Awarded cash prizes to student winners of the Krewe poster contest.

Prepare a traditional pancake breakfast for children, parents and staff of a local school on Fat Tuesday. Royalty is present to hand out beads. Number of participants is around 125. Estimated Krewe volunteer hours is 50.

Perform charitable work in support of the Special People's Ball held during Mardi Gras for disadvantaged children. Provide beads and photo opportunities with Krewe Royalty. Estimated number of children is 1,000. Estimated Krewe volunteer hours is 42.

Beach clean-up on Galveston Island. Estimated volunteer hours is 15.

Collect, donate, and distribute toys at Christmas for the Childhood Cancer Connection in Galveston Texas. Approximately 20 volunteer hours.